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Booking Notes: Shorter stays are available at the following pricing: YOUR QUOTE ON HOMEAWAY WILL NOT REFLECT THE CHARGES BELOW AS THEY CAN ONLY WORK IT OUT PER DAY.

The charges are different because of the cost of housekeeping and changeover.

3 days will be 70% of a weeks stay

4 days will be 75% of a weeks stay

5 days will be 80% of a weeks stay

Unfortunately Owners Direct cannot reflect this pricing system when booking short stays so will show a lower price (One week divided by 7 days times the number of days staying) Please contact me directly when booking a shorter stay.

The cottage has a warm cosy feel and excellent accommodation. All reception rooms and bedrooms have a view of the sea. The famous Lugger Hotel and the Ship Inn are a few minutes walk away.

The garden is a highlight of the property with two stone terraces and a decking area looking right out over the sea, historic harbour and village. The hallway is a listed lime kiln.

There are three reception rooms - a snug with a large window where you can sit and relax and watch the sea. A sitting room with Sky+, Ipod docking station and WiFi. The sitting room has a wood burning stove to snuggle up in front of in the colder months. The dining room sits up to 10 people easily. There is a travel cot with additional mattress, changing mat, stair gates and a high-chair.

Pets are welcome.

You can park outside the garage beside the property.

Changeover Day: Please contact owner as can be flexible.

Rates are subject to change until confirmed.

A deposit of 1/2 the full price is taken upfront and the remainder is payable 6 weeks before the date of the stay. This can be paid via bank transfer or cheque.

Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms

Sleeps 6

Owner

Fiona Coulter

Member Since 2013

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Nov 16, 2018

About Fiona Coulter

I have let Cliff garden for twelve years now. We use the cottage as a family holiday home too so I have tried to make it really comfortable and good to stay in. I like to think of Cliff Garden as a home way from home and hope you will too.

Fiona Coulter purchased this Cottage in 2005

Why Fiona Coulter chose Portloe

Portloe is beautiful picturesque fishing village on the Roseland Peninsula. It has wonderful beaches and cliff walks. Local pubs and restaurants serve delicious cuisine. It is very peaceful yet you are able to travel to all the attractions of Cornwall quickly and easily. A bus service runs through the village to local areas which can be very handy.
The cottage is actually situation on the South West Coat Path - perfect for walkers, and their four legged friends.
The little harbour and beaches nearby are perfect for anglers.

What makes this Cottage unique

In the village there is the famous Lugger Hotel that serves great food - perfect for that glass of chilled wine and a crab sandwich and chips for lunch or an a la carte dinner in the evening. The friendly Ship Inn about 100metres away serves great pub food with freshly caught fish specials. The little harbour is ideal for swimming or paddling as well as watching the boats go in and out. Freshly caught crab and lobster is readily available. The house is on the South West Coast Path and so the walks along the cliffs are stunning. The award winning beaches of Carne and Pendower are a few minutes away as well as many others.

Amenities

Internet

Pets Welcome

Fireplace

TV

Satellite or Cable

Washer & Dryer

Children Welcome

Parking

Heater

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath

Bathroom 1

toilet, combination tub/shower, shower

Bathroom 2

toilet, combination tub/shower, shower

Bathroom 3

toilet, Downstairs cloakroom with toilet and sink.

The main bathroom has a large walk in shower, bath, basin and WC, heated towel rail and under floor heating.
The en suite bathroom has a WC, basin and bath with shower over.
There is a separate WC in the cloakroom

Location Type

Beach

Near The Ocean

Rural

Village

Waterfront

Ocean View

Oceanfront

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Garage

Telephone

Local or incoming calls only.

Linens Provided

Top quality bedding.

Washing Machine

Miele.

Tumble Dryer

Fireplace

Parking

One space outside the garage but if you have two vehicles and one is small then that could fit in the garage. There is a village car park with honesty box for payment a 2 minute walk away.

Heating

Oil fired central heating throughout.

Internet

Towels Provided

A bundle of towels per room provided.

Wood Stove

In sitting room.

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Living Room

The comfy living room has a TV, DVD, video sky+, I pod docking station and a CD player. The dining room has a table that will seat up to 10 people.

Kitchen

Microwave

Dishwasher

Freezer

Stove

Oven

Refrigerator

Coffee Maker

Cafetiere and two stove top coffee makers but an excellent coffee shop for drink in or take away is 5 minutes away.

Toaster

Double Dualit toaster.

Pantry Items

There is a complimentary cake locally home baked cake for you to enjoy on arrival.

Dishes & Utensils

The kitchen is very well equipped, with everything you could want for your stay. From champagne flutes to crab and lobster forks.

Dining

Lovely large dining table - even room for doing a jigsaw as well as eating.

comfy seating for 10 people

Entertainment

Television

TV, DVD Player and Sky +

Satellite / Cable

Sky +

Stereo

DVD Player

Books

Local walks, history, nature books and a variety of fiction plus a shelf of childrens books for all ages.

Games

Plenty of jigsaws and board games.

Toys

Lego, both Duplo and regular, farm with little plastic animals, and jigsaws and a variety of other wooden toys, chalk board, colouring pencils.

Video Library

Large selection of DVDs for all ages and tastes.

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Just take a look at all the photographs of the amazing views from each level of the garden including a secret garden with seating that looks out over the sea and village.

Kayak / Canoe

The coast is ideal for this and you can store your kayak or canoe safely in the garage or rent one nearby.

Boat

Fishing trips available nearby.

Outdoor Grill

On secluded terrace at rear of property with rattan table and six chairs.

Deck / Patio

Large decking area with teak table with six chairs plus two teak reclining chairs. Deck chairs available in shed.

Golf

Truro golf course 12 miles away.

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

Notes

Notes on accommodation:
This wonderful cottage is full of character and the hallway is an old lime kiln with shelves containing a selection of books, for a nice relaxed evening next to the fire. There is also games and toys for the whole family to enjoy so there is always something to entertain whatever the weather. Cliff garden is a home from home experience.
Outside:
Outside there is a terrace with a barbecue and a lawn. You walk up some steps to another terrace and a decking area where you can look right out to sea and over the village. Finally there is a secret garden with seat at the top with sea views.
Utility Room:
The utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer, ironing board and iron.
Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service:
Towels and linen are included. The property is cleaned weekly and the towels and linen changed weekly too.
Other:
The Snug has a big shop window and you can sit and watch the waves and the people walk by.

House Rules

Check-in: 3:30 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

21 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

1 - 6 of 21

Fabulous

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Julie M.Hook, Wokingham, United Kingdom

We had a wonderful week at Cliff Garden Cottage. Very comfortable and homely cottage in a great situation. Amazing views from the house and garden. Idea for touring around Cornwall, lots to see and do.

Submitted Sep 27, 2018

Owner's Response:

Hi Julie,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a kind review. We are making some improvements to the cottage - a new kitchen among other things. Can't wait to have you back to show you the upgrade.

Kind Regards

Fiona

Perfect retreat - will be back!

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Fiona C.

My friends and I had the most wonderful stay at Cliff Garden, visiting beautiful quiet beaches, eating excellent food in local restaurants. The area has something to offer for all the family and the house is so well equipped and comfortable, we felt very at home. Will definitely be back as we hear that there is going to be a new kitchen and decoration before Christmas. Can't rate this place highly enough - Portloe is such a gem.

Submitted Oct 26, 2018

A really large and comfy house in a beautiful setting. The patios were amazing!

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

We spent one rainy day in the village, enjoying The Luggers across the street and The Ship Inn down the street. The second day we ventured west. A bit hard for us Americans to get comfortable with the narrow streets in and out of town, but that made for a nice secluded feeling in Portloe. We also enjoyed the wood stove.

Submitted Sep 24, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay.

Hope you come back one day.

Kind Regards

Fiona

Spacious and comfortable with close sea views

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

HEATHER M.

Comfy beds, comfy sitting places, lovely to look at and gorgeous views, well appointed and clean as could be - what more could you ask for?

Submitted Aug 11, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you so much for your kind words about Cliff Garden. The views never fail to impress our guests, it is such a relaxing place to be. I do hope you visit again soon.

An absolute treat!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2017

Jenny A.

The cottage is full of character and beautifully presented. Every need has been provided for. The garden's different levels and seating areas allow for sun or shade at different times of day and views of the sea are stunning.

The coast path is very near the cottage and wonderful for dog walks.

There are some lovely beaches nearby which are good for swimming.

Our stay coincided with the heatwave so we did not explore the area as much as we would have liked. We did however visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan (tremendous) & St Ives ( stunning bay but very busy even in term time).

We ate at the Ship Inn which is friendly and has well cooked pub food with a big shady garden & dogs welcome. We also went to The Nare's Head Hotel (Quarterdeck restaurant) for a special meal and were very impressed with the food and service.

Would definitely recommend Cliff Garden.

Submitted Jun 23, 2017

Owner's Response:

Thank you for much for the lovely review. Cliff Garden is in a perfect spot on the Roseland Peninsula for all kinds of activities. It is so good when guests enjoy the house and location.

Charming cottage in the middle of delightful port

5/5

Stayed Mar 2017

Julian H.

The cottage proved ideal for 5 of us. We had good weather and were able to use the lovely gardens. It is also very useful to have the Luggers Arms so close and the two times we ate there were a success. For a special occasion (Mothering Sunday) the Driftwood along the coast towards Portscatho was excellent

Submitted Mar 31, 2017

Owner's Response:

What a delightful review. Thank you. We are lucky to be close to so many good places to eat.

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Map

Portloe, Truro, Cornwall, UK

Coast/Beach:

The award winning beaches of Carne and Pendower are under 10 minutes drive away. There is plenty of parking at both in National Trust car parks with honesty boxes. There are lovely sands and rock pools and when the tide is out you can walk from one beach to the other. Above the beach is the Nare Hotel where you can sit and look out over the sea and enjoy coffee, lunches including crab sandwiches and chips and cream teas There are many more beaches about short drives away in both directions.

Restaurants

Not only is there the local village pub, The Ship, and The Lugger Hotel with its restaurant, but there is the Michelin starred Driftwood 15 minutes away. In the summer season the Hidden Hut, one of the best beach cafes in England less than 20 minutes. They have lovely fresh food and have lobster and paella nights - well worth a visit.

Cafe

About a 7 minute drive from the cottage is the Da Bara Bakery where you can get brilliant bread, coffee and breakfasts to eat in or take away. We never visit without at least one trip here.

Bus Service

There is a bus service running right through the village for access to local surrounding areas.

Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee

$32

Booking Notes:
Shorter stays are available during this time period.
3 days will be 70% of the total
4 days will be 75% of the total
5 days will be 80% of the total
Changeover Day: Please contact owner as can be flexible.